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NWSDHH Family Conversations Presents Deaf / Hard of Hearing Community Stories
Through our Community Stories events, NWSDHH & Family Conversations families and staff will meet diverse D/HH adults and teens.
April Speaker: Deborah Coffman, Deborah lost her hearing at the age of 3 and joined a D/HH program at the age of 6. She struggles between both Hearing and Deaf world but has a unique perspective between both. A recent graduate from UW Seattle, she now teaches people ASL on social media and works with little D/HH children in Seattle.
Wednesday, April 24 7-8 pm
ASL Interpreting provided.
Register here for this online event.
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Accessibility: We are committed to equitable and inclusive access. Events will be in ASL with spoken English interpretation and captioning services provided.? Please contact us at [email protected] for other accommodation requests.??
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Who We Are:?The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) provides programs and services for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled individuals, their families, and service providers in Washington State.?
What We Do:?ODHH operates under the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and is entrusted with fulfilling its legislative mandate outlined in RCW 43.20A.725. ODHH?s work includes:
Advocacy: ODHH advocates for the rights, interests, and needs of individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled. The Office works to eliminate communication barriers and promote equal opportunities in various service areas, including training, consultation, contract management, information and referrals, and resources to promote communication equity.
Coordination:?ODHH is a centralized resource. The Office collaborates with governmental, business, and community stakeholders to develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that address and ensure that state services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.
Contact Us!
800-422-7930?Voice
360-339-7382 VP
[email protected]
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